Peterson Pond, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Peterson Pond in King County, Washington. Country round the bank runs to open plain. This is a pocket water of some 9 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Union Hill-Novelty Hill is the closest town at 1.1 miles. After that come Sammamish at 3.3 miles and Ames Lake at 3.4 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Peterson Pond

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Species logged across King County include Chum salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon and yellow perch. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Fish Peterson Pond to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 65°F for August and 39°F for December. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan any trip to Peterson Pond around it. Overcast days spread the fishing across more hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. This sits inside Kathryn C. Lewis Natural Area, so read the reserve notices first. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Ames Lake Pothole at 2.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Peterson Pond should be assumed from this page alone.